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Concept of health, wellness, ethics and appropriate values.

Topic elements to be covered include:. Explain the generally accepted definitions of health, ill health and wellness; Describe what is meant by ethics and give examples of ethical and unethical behaviour within a home based care context; Identify practices that could have legal consequences and reflect on the legal implications of unethical behaviour and actions outside of the scope of work; Describe the importance of self-care and give examples of good self-care practices (Such as: Self-awareness, personal life style habits, rest and exercise, internal locus of control, self-reflection); Identify and reflect on the generally accepted ethical principles and related regulatory requirements; Give examples to explain the patients rights and responsibilities; Reflect on the primary values required for effective home based care (such as: Confidentiality, honesty, patience).

[Audio] What is the difference between health illness and wellness? Health refers to a state where the physical body is free from disease, while wellness refers to an overall balance of a person's physical, social, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, environmental and occupational well-being. The concept of 'Health' has been defined differently by different individuals. For example, Florence Nightingale, the celebrated nurse, better known as the 'Lady with the Lamp', defined 'Health' as "A state of being well and using every power the individual possesses to the fullest extent." World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (illness).” WHO defines wellness as “the optimal state of health of individuals and groups,” and wellness is expressed as “a positive approach to living.”.

[Audio] Why is ethical behaviour important in aged care? The five ethical principles Autonomy Justice Beneficence Nonmaleficence Fidelity are each absolute truths in and of themselves. Ethical values in aged care include providing professional care, and paying more attention to human aspects of care. Providing ethical care requires better understanding of older adults, awareness of their needs, and efforts to solve their problems..

[Audio] What does ethical issues mean in health and social care? Ethical issues often involve the topics of confidentiality, informed consent and patient-doctor relationships. Below are some of the ethical issues that commonly arise in the healthcare system: Patient confidentiality – A confidential relationship between physicians and their patients is essential. What are some ethical issues in aged care? The most frequent and most disturbing ethical issues reported by the nurses surveyed included: protecting patients' rights and human dignity, providing care with possible risk to their own health, informed consent, staffing patterns that limited patient access to nursing care, the use of physical/chemical restraints, What are the 5 ethical principles? Moral Principles The five principles, autonomy, justice, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and fidelity are each absolute truths in and of themselves. By exploring the dilemma in regards to these principles one may come to a better understanding of the conflicting issues. The most frequent and most disturbing ethical issues reported by the nurses surveyed included: protecting patients' rights and human dignity, providing care with possible risk to their own health, informed consent, staffing patterns that limited patient access to nursing care, the use of physical/chemical restraints,.

[Audio] What Is Unethical Behavior? ● Ethics can be defined as going beyond what is legal and doing what is right, even when no one is looking. So when we talk about unethical behavior in business, we're talking about actions that don't conform to the acceptable standards of business operations, failing to do what is right in every situation. ● In some cases, it may be an individual within a business who is unethical in the course of his or her job and at other times, we're talking about corporate culture, where the whole business is corrupt from the top down, with disastrous results for society. It's important to realize that what is unethical may not always be illegal (though sometimes it is both). There are many instances where businesses may act within the law, but their actions hurt society and are generally considered to be unethical. What are the consequences implications of unethical behaviour at work? ● Unethical behaviour has serious consequences for both individuals and organizations. You can lose your job and reputation, organizations can lose their credibility, general morale and productivity can decline, or the behaviour can result in significant fines and/or financial loss..

[Audio] WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR A DOCTOR TO BE “UNETHICAL” IN THEIR PRACTICE? ● Unethical behavior on the part of medical professionals can be difficult to understand. While we all have a sense of what ethics are, the lines between ethical and unethical are not always clear, particularly when determining whether or not a doctor’s behavior constitutes medical malpractice. ● According to a Medscape study, doctors themselves described what they considered to be unethical behavior that can occur in their practice. This includes the following: ● Withholding treatment to meet budgetary or insurance policy concerns ● “Upcoding” to secure patient treatment from an insurer ● Covering up a mistake ● Taking money from medical device manufacturers or pharmaceutical companies ● Failing to report an impaired colleague ● Working while impaired by alcohol or drugs ● Becoming romantically involved with patients or family members of a patient ● Cherry-picking patients (treating only patients where money can be made. ● Breaching patient confidentiality (violating HIPAA regulations) ● Joking about patients or acting inappropriately while a patient is under anesthesia.

[Audio] Unethical behaviour has serious consequences for both individuals and organizations. You can lose your job and reputation Organizations can lose their credibility General morale and productivity can decline Significant fines and/or financial loss..

[Audio] The right to have access to health care services is a basic human right guaranteed by the Constitution. Section 27 of the Constitution provides that everyone has the right to have access to health care services and no one may be refused emergency medical treatment. Follow all lawful employer safety and health rules and regulations, and wear or use required protective equipment while working. Report hazardous conditions to the employer. Report any job-related injury or illness to the employer, and seek treatment promptly..

[Audio] In a society in which people are expected to work long hours and pass on vacation days, there is an underlying belief that we must always be productive – which can ultimately take away from opportunities for self-care. But by taking some time out to engage in self-care, you may relieve the pressures of everyday life and reset yourself to get back to a healthy point where productivity is once again maximized. Engaging in a self-care routine has been clinically proven to reduce or eliminate anxiety and depression, reduce stress, improve concentration, minimize frustration and anger, increase happiness, improve energy, and more..

Taking some time out to engage in self-care, relieve the pressures of everyday life and resets yourself to get back to a healthy point where productivity is once again maximized..

[Audio] For all of us, though, there is continued work to be done. Life is dynamic, and so are our dimensions of wellness. During challenging times, we may rely on our strong points to help carry us through. When too many dimensions are compromised, we may find ourselves struggling and find it difficult to handle things we easily could have in the past. Each of our plans will look different, but here are some suggestions to consider among each of the eight domains.. Remember, this is about you. Emotional – Talk to someone, reflect, journal, read, do something artistic, listen to music, work out, take a walk, watch something that suits the mood (or does the opposite and changes it), cry it out, hug someone, cuddle, laugh, take a nap. Environmental – Take a walk somewhere nice, breathe in fresh air, enjoy the sun, enjoy the night sky, avoid littering, pick up litter, reduce waste, use reusable products, recycle, clean your house, redesign a room. Financial – Develop a practical financial plan, open a savings account, start saving (even if R1 per day), try saving even more if you are already saving, invest, cut back on unnecessary purchases, consider where you can cut corners, avoid credit cards, ask for a raise. Intellectual – Read, listen to audiobooks, watch documentaries, complete puzzles, be mindful of the world around you, become curious, try something new, tap into your creative/artistic side, take a class, complete a program, graduate. Occupational – Learn a trade, get your degree, train for a promotion, accept the promotion, put together your resume, polish your resume, apply for your dream job, take on a task you enjoy, open your own business. Physical – Work out daily, take a walk, eat healthy, get your annual check-up, see the dentist, take medications as prescribed, avoid drugs and alcohol, get 7-9 hours of sleep, see the physician when you do not feel well. Social – Meet up with friends and family, keep in contact with old friends, volunteer, go out, have fun, engage in healthy social media use, exude positivity, utilize technology when distance is a factor, have a big laugh. Spiritual – Meditate, pray, reflect, engage in yoga, visit a meaningful site, do right by others, be mindful, consider your higher purpose and meaning, look to your higher power for support, love one another, help those in need..

The most important part of self-care. Schedule daily time to focus on your needs Be kind to yourself Life is precious, and it is meant to be enjoyed.

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